Housing

10-Year OCP Update Adopted

Changes to policies, design guidelines and regulations that guide development have been adopted as a part of 10-Year OCP Update. This page will be updated soon with how these changes impact development processes and requirements for all properties in Victoria.

Safe, affordable and appropriate housing means housing that accommodates our needs at a cost we can afford. No matter what our specific needs, housing is a human right, and every Victorian deserves a safe and affordable place to live. 

The City of Victoria has a number of strategies, initiatives and programs in place that address residents’ need for housing. These are based on the objectives outlined in the City’s guiding documents, including the Official Community Plan.

New: Read Victoria’s 2024 Housing Strategy Annual Review

Housing Initiatives

Read the City’s policies that address housing and affordability, including the Victoria Housing Strategy.

Housing Reserve Funds

Find out what grants are available for affordable rental and homeownership projects.

Homelessness Initiatives

Learn how the City and local organizations are finding solutions to homelessness.

Resources for Renters

Learn about housing initiatives that support renters in the city.